An Iconic Lord Of The Rings Game Is Officially Getting A Remaster, Out Today

Credit: MovieStillsDB Published Aug 11, 2026, 12:33 PM EDT Austin King is the Senior Editor of Gaming at ScreenRant and has been with the site since 2020 with a focus on RPGs and tabletop games. He previously managed content for Geek to Geek Media, and has served as a writer for sites like Nintendad, Geek Fitness, and more. In addition to his work at ScreenRant, he also hosts the Dragon Quest FM podcast and is the author of several books, including co-writing Nimbus (a #1 bestseller in 2013). His latest is the nonfiction The Dragon Quest Book, available now. He's written about pop culture, video games, and genre studies over the course of his career. You can find him on BlueSky, X, and at Dragonquestaustin.com Sign in to your ScreenRant account It looks like the rumors were true. An iconic The Lord of the Rings game is getting a remaster, and it surprisingly launched today. Previously, a leak suggested a new War in the North release was happening, and in an age of remasters and remakes, that at least sounded plausible. The War in the North is easily one of the best LOTR games around, and with several new movies (plus a new season of Amazon's show) on the horizon, the timing makes sense. Now, it indeed looks like the leak was true. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition is out now. The news was shared via the official PlayStation account on X, but the game will also be available on Xbox and Steam. It is available now on all of those platforms, priced at $19.99 but currently discounted at $17.99. You can read the full post below. The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Is Out Now The Lord of the Rings: War in the North launched 15 years ago on PS3, PC, and Xbox 360, but it was eventually ported over to Mac as well. All these years later, it remains a beloved LOTR game, featuring locations and characters based on Peter Jackson's iconic movie trilogy. The description reads: A Shadow rises in the North. Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth where war rages beyond the Fellowship’s path. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost. While Frodo and Samwise embark on their journey to Mount Doom, a new Fellowship must rise and defend the North. Let this be the hour when we draw swords together! At the time, War in the North presented a darker and gritter take on Middle-earth, which was pretty iconoclastic. It also lets you roam the world with a couple of friends, offering a smooth co-op experience. Understandably, these are just some of the reasons fans are so excited to see a new release on current-gen consoles. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition is developed and published by Aspyr Media, which has developed a reputation for making good remasters, so my hopes are pretty high for this one. If you're interested in checking it out for yourself — and you certainly should be — then you can purchase and download The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition right now. Systems Released November 1, 2011 ESRB Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence Developer(s) Snowblind Studios Publisher(s) Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Engine Mortal Engine Multiplayer Online Co-Op Franchise The Lord of the Rings